Reversing Camera

[Big Al]

I was disapoointed that my new Grandland X Elite didnt come with a reversing camera , as seen on the demo car.
Does anyone know why Vauxhall are unable to fit one that integrates with the display screen as an accessory? The only one I was offered had an additional screen that would be placed on the drivers side dashboard. Hardly a neat solution

[Deleted User 265]

I believe it was a corporate decision to change the spec....theres more info about this change here...

viewtopic.php?f=11&t=82&p=355#p355

[Big Al]

Thanks Jase

[Dsrogan]

I too dissappointed no camera and told option was still not available. Gotone fitted yesterday from car communication www.carcommunication.co.uk costs around £600 fitted. Fully integrated with touchscreen and moving guidelines.

[flyboy]

Will have the tecnician from carcommunications.co.uk coming tommorrow to fit the reversing camera. total cost 606.94£. Will let you know how it went.

[Deleted User 265]

Will have the tecnician from carcommunications.co.uk coming tommorrow to fit the reversing camera. total cost 606.94£. Will let you know how it went.

Looking forward to seeing it!

[flyboy]

Installation was done today. A very nice and professional guy went through the whole car. total time was 3 hours.
The process did involved taking a lot of panels out and stripping the tailgate.

Important note: try to avoid removing plastic parts when it's so hot outside. the little plastic plugs that hold the panels in place tend to go soft and it's very hard to place them into their holes again.

There is a place for the camera sensor already between the two rear number plate lights - no need to drill anything, as shown in the picture :

The control box is placed above the radio unit (located in front and underneath the gear/shift lever).

The final result is as in the picture attached :

[Mark.C]

You have definitely got me thinking on getting one. How was the cabling taken through the cabin.


Mark

[satellitemandaz]

I would like one as well, from what I have seen the control unit they fit will take more than one input?

[flyboy]

Mark : I haven't been with the guy throughout the whole installation but it was my understanding that he was using the holes which were already there (the car has is prepared for a camera, VX decided not to add it) and the rest is under the panels, behind the wheel section and down underneath the shift lever where the radio box is. The camera control box is drawing power from the radio stack and is placed just on top of it.

satellitemandaz : The camera control unit (at least the one I saw) had more then one input option, However you should check that from the shop you order your kit from.